The City of San Fernando, (Kapampangan: Lakanbalen/Siudad ning San Fernando; Filipino: Lungsod ng San Fernando) is a first class component city in the Philippine province of Pampanga, of which it is the provincial capital. The regional centre of Central Luzon (Region III), it has a population of 285,912 people according to the 2010 census.

"Fernandino First!" Fernandino ing mumuna, Fernandino ing manimuna!
Deeply rooted in our heritage, we commit to create and embrace a future where governance is socially inclusive, transparent and accountable, where citizens enjoy the fruits of their labor and peacefully live in harmony with the environment. We hold to these our core values patriotic and democratic, civic minded and socially responsible, committed to a culture of excellence, discipline and integrity, environment-friendly and proud of our heritage, fair and just.

According to a study, San Fernando 's strategic location within the Manila Clark-Subic Economic Triangle makes it a growing agro-industrial-commercial metropolis. The businessmen respondents are very happy with the flexibility of business taxes and land use regulations. Survey also reveals that the business community feels secured in the city government's management of the affairs of the city. This only show that the City of San Fernando is not only economically competitive, it also harbors a responsive local government unit.

The parol of star lantern is perhaps the paramount Filipino Christmas symbol – colorful, crafted with love and aglow with the spirit of the season. The Christmas lantern or Parul Sampernandu in Kapampangan can never be distanced from the town which created it, the City of San Fernando. It is what San Fernando is known for. And it is what has made the city famous all over the country and even around the world.

Santiago together with Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin, City Councilor Nelson Lingat, City Health Officer Dr. Eloisa Aquino, Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President Gustav John Henson, Rural Health Physicians, members of the City Nutrition Council and some city hall department heads led the unveiling of calendar of activities, as the City Government of San Fernando joins the nation in celebrating the 44th Nutrition Month.
Dubbed "Ugaliing Magtanim, Sapat na Nutrisyon Aanihin", the City Government of San Fernando through its City Nutrition Council lined-up various activities and programs to promote good nutrition and to reiterate the importance of healthy living towards a fit and strong community.
On July 6, there will be a Corn Cassava Festival followed by the Launching and Technical Briefing on Container Farming and Edible Landscaping for Health Centers and Workers on July 11.
Master chefs may showcase their skills on Eggsterific-Egg Cooking Challenge which will be held on July 13.
The Launching and Technical Briefing on Container Farming and Edible Landscaping-ECCD, Smoke-free Community, School Integration: Quiz Bee, Poster Making and Dance Exercise will take place on July 18.
Meanwhile, the launching and Technical Briefing on Container Farming and Edible Landscaping-Community and Household and Nutri-Quiz and Poster Making Contest will be on July 20.
On July 24, simultaneous activities will be conducted such as; "Bibo Kid 2018", and Launching and Technical Briefing on Season-long Farmers Field School on Organic Corp Production with First level Certification Rules and Regulations. Health and wellness activities including Inter-Barangay Zumbaers Biggest Loser Challenge 3rd Season and Best Hataw Fitness Program Exercise (Teachers Edition) will take place on July 25 and July 26.
On July 27, Healthiest Preggy Fernandina will be recognize followed by the Awarding of Inputs for Gulayan Project.
Meanwhile, the launching of Barangay Base Dietary Supplementation Program in different barangays of the city will take place on the whole month of July.
While, the First 1000 Days Program Year 2 will start on July to December this year by monitoring all the mothers in their breastfeeding and early literacy program in partnership with San Miguel Foundation.
The Nutrition Month celebration will culminate on July 30, through an Awarding of Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Council and Barangay Nutrition Scholar.
Also, in line with the celebration, is 'The Big Latch-on', a global simultaneous breastfeeding activity which will be held on August 3.
'Sabay-sabay natin gampanan ang ating responsibilidad upang makamit natin ang ating layunin na Malusog na Fernandino, Masiglang Pamumuhay ay Sigurado," Santiago ended.